Light lamps in Dubai Creek, watch fireworks this Diwali

dubai — Dubai is all set to sparkle this Diwali with a wide range of activities lined up to celebrate the festival of lights. Starting today, residents and tourists will be treated to fireworks shows, supercars displays, musical performances, and a special Diwali bazaar. As they celebrate, residents can also be part of a world record attempt.

The Dubai Creek will host the emirate’s first official Diwali diyalighting ceremony for families on November 7 at 8.30pm. The night sky will also burst into bright colours with a fireworks show.

The Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), the Dubai Police, the Consulate General of India, and Meraas’ Al Seef have partnered for a grand 10-day celebration. It will include live Bollywood and bhangra performances on stage, a Guinness World Record attempt for the biggest number of people lighting up LED lights in a relay, a supercars display, and marching band performances by the Dubai Police.

The record will be attempted on November 10 at the heritage stage of Al Seef Dhow Deck. Visitors can join families and students from different schools, as well as staff from the Dubai Tourism, the Dubai Police and the Consulate General of India in making the attempt, which will start at 5pm.

For 10 days, families can put up LED tea lights on a pre-set (earthen lamp) pattern in the Dubai Creek.

Ahmed Al Khaja, CEO of DFRE, an agency of Dubai Tourism, said: “Diwali marks a very significant date in the Indian calendar, and we are looking forward to making it an enjoyable occasion not just for Indian residents and tourists, but also for people from all nationalities. This year promises to be bigger and better than ever before. Through a carefully crafted calendar, Dubai will be offering an abundance of activities to ensure that everyone gets the opportunity to revel in the festivities and enjoy a very happy Diwali.”